The ever-expanding Chinese car maker Omoda has confirmed it will be joining the mid-size SUV market from early next year with another model set to tempt Britons with an affordable asking price.

It’s new Omoda 7 SUV, positioned between the Omoda 5 and flagship 9 SUVs, is the latest addition to the brand’s UK line-up and will arrive from January 2026.

The third Omoda model to land on our shores will give buyers the kind of value for money they’ve come to expect from the Chery-owned brand in a short time, with prices staring from £29,915.

Omoda UK only launched in August 2024, but is already key part of the current Chinese car boom Britain is experiencing, with Omoda now representing 1.45 per cent of the UK market according to the latest SMMT figures. 

The 7 will go on sale from January and be available through Omoda & Jaecoo’s UK-wide dealer network.

Victor Zhang, Omoda UK boss, said: ‘The Omoda 7 has been developed for the way people in the UK live and drive – it’s practical, dynamic and refined, yet still delivers that expressive, art-driven design language that defines our brand. 

‘With a choice between pure petrol and advanced super hybrid technology, the OMODA 7 represents our continued commitment to offering accessible premium SUV options to British drivers.’

Omoda 7: The third model from Chinese brand Omoda will arrive in January 2026 and will be a five-seater mid-size SUV 

The Omoda 7 five-seater has been tailored specifically for British roads and lifestyles, and doubles down on Omoda’s stance on providing premium features for an affordable price.

It’s sporty and athletic and embodies ‘O-Universe’ and ‘Art in Motion’ design philosophies. Basically this just means it focuses on aerodynamics. 

The front has a borderless diamond-pattern grille anchors and slim follow-me-home LED Matrix headlights, while the rear featuresl lightning bolt-shaped clusters. 

There are five exterior colours – Selenite White, Obsidian Black, Chromite Silver, Larimar Green and Iced Moonstone –  to choose.

Buyers will be able to choose from two trim levels, named Knight and Noble, and two engine specifications

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What trims can you choose from? 

Buyers will be able to choose from two trim levels, named Knight and Noble, and two engine specifications, with the Omoda 7 taking its powertrains from parent company Chery international. 

The entry-level Knight trim still includes a heated eco leather steering wheel, dual-zone air-conditioning, a six-speaker Sony audio system, cooled 50W wireless smartphone connection and 19-inch alloy wheels. 

The higher Noble trim takes it a step further towards luxury with an upgraded 12-speaker sound system, six-way electric adjustment for driver and front passenger, heated and ventilated gaming-inspired seats, power tailgate, a 1.45-metre panoramic sunroof and 20-inch alloy wheels. 

You also get an air-conditioning fragrance system and four-zone voice control – firsts for any UK-delivered Omoda.

Both trims have three Isofix points and a 639-litre boot to accompany the five seats. 

The OMODA 7 will go on sale from January 2026 and will be priced from £29,915 OTR for the petrol variant and from £32,000 OTR for the hybrid

Omoda UK only launched in August 2024 but already represents 1.45% of the UK market according to the latest SMMT figures

What engine options are there? 

The Omoda 7 is available as a fast-charging plug-in hybrid using the brand’s Super Hybrid System (SHS) with which it shares with sister company, Jaecoo.

This is Money first tested this on the Jaecoo 7 SHS – and we were mightily impressed with its full-tank range.

The SHS system combines a 18.3 kWh battery with a 1.5-litre engine and because it s Self-charging it never runs flat. 

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As well as 56 EV miles you’ll also be able to eek out a combined range of over 700 miles.

With 201hp and 365 Nm of torque the Omoda 7SHS can do 0-to-62 mph in just 8.4 seconds, with a top speed of 112 mph. 

Capable of fast charging at up to 40 kW, the SHS tops up from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in just 20 minutes and includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) via a 3.3 kW port. 

If the combined SHS doesn’t entice you the Omoda 7 is also available as a 1.6-litre TGDI petrol engine that delivers 145hp and 275 Nm of torque, covering 0-62 mph in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 118 mph.

The Omoda 7 has been optimised by Omoda’s German R&D team for European roads, and is focused on safety, with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane keeping coming as standard. 

All OMODA 7 models have a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display as well as a lot of luxury features 

Both trims have three ISOFIX points and a 639-litre boot to accompany the five seats 

What kind of tech do you get?  

Chinese car deliver a lot of tech for not too much money and the Omoda is no different. 

All Omoda 7 models have a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display. 

The main display features wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and can receive over the air updates as standard. 

The driver gets a 540-degree camera with transparent chassis view, to make sure you don’t ding your new car, and there are easy swipe down menus to get to custom preferences or to access the 21 ADAS systems quickly.

How much does the Omoda 7 cost? 

The Omoda 7 will go on sale from January 2026 and will be priced from £29,915 OTR for the petrol variant and from £32,000 OTR for the hybrid.

Both versions will include a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first), an eight-year warranty on the battery (for the SHS), plus RAC Home Start as standard for the lifetime of the warranty.